Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology (한국해양공학회지)

Korean Society of Ocean Engineers (한국해양공학회)
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Study on Mobile Wave Energy Harvesting System Utilizing Wave Glider Mechanism

웨이브 글라이더 메커니즘을 이용한 이동형 파력발전 시스템의 성능 테스트와 최적 설계에 관한 연구

  • Joe, Hangil (Department of Creative IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Yu, Son-Cheol (Department of Creative IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology)
  • 조한길 (포항공과대학교 창의 IT 융합공학과) ;
  • 유선철 (포항공과대학교 창의 IT 융합공학과)
  • Received : 2018.07.20
  • Accepted : 2018.10.18
  • Published : 2018.10.31
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Abstract

This paper reports a novel mobile-type wave energy harvesting system. The proposed system adopts a wave glider's propulsion mechanism. A wave glider's blades were mounted on a circular layout and generated a rotational motion. Combining the wave converting system with the wave glider, a mobile floating-type robotic buoy system was developed. It enabled the relocation of the buoy position, as well as station-keeping for long term operation. It had a small size and could efficiently harvest wave energy. A feasibility study and modeling were carried out, and a prototype system was constructed. Various tank tests were performed to optimize the proposed wave energy harvesting system.

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